This study tour offers students an in-depth look at how business is conducted in China, through stay in Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai in June. Through visits to leading firms, students will gain invaluable insights into China business practices and opportunities. This is the third time, we cooperate with Dr. Liu to offer the logistics support for his China study tour trip.

Itinerary

June 14Arrive in Beijing and check in the Feitian Hotel Beijing. The rest day is at student’s leisure to explore the beauty of Beijing.

June 15 Whole day business visits

June 16 Visit the Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City in the morning. After lunch, tour the Temple of Heaven.

June 17 Today’s highlight is to visit the Great Wall – Mutianyu section. Then, tour the Olympic Park.

June 27 Visit the Dujiangyan Panda Base and Center for Disease Control as well as Mount Qingcheng - one of the most famous Taoist mountains in China and a very attractive and intriguing scenic spot.

June 28 Transfer to Chengdu International Airport and return to US.

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This is the second times to work with Prof. Liu for his China study abroad program. We assist him for arranging all the logistics in China.

Itinerary

June 9: Beijing Arrival

Upon arriving in Beijing International Airport, you will be greeted by your tour guide and then transferred to hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax.

Hotel: Holiday Inn Beijing Temple of Heaven

June 10: Beijing

Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, the abiding symbol of imperial China. Marvel at its expansive architecture, magnificent imperial gardens, and many museums of Chinese antiquities and treasures. Then, visit the Temple of Heaven, one of the finest cultural expressions of the Ming Dynasty. Enjoy Peking roasted duck dinner in the evening. (B, L, D)

Hotel: Holiday Inn Beijing Temple of Heaven

June 11: Beijing

After breakfast we will explore the Great Wall, one of the Seven Wonders of the World'. After lunch, continue to take an outside view of Bird's Nest and Water Cube, which are Olympic stadiums of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. (B, L, D)

Hotel: Holiday Inn Beijing Temple of Heaven

June 12: Beijing

Whole day business visits: Huawei Beijing and Beijing Auto (B, L, D)

Hotel: Holiday Inn Beijing Temple of Heaven

June 13: Beijing

Visit the enchanting Summer Palace with a Cruise on Kunming Lake, one of China's largest and best-preserved imperial gardens. Then, visit old “Hutong” taking by tricycle. Hutong, the museum of Beijing’s human history, is a kind of ancient compound, to see traditional style courtyards and locals doing their daily chores. Ascend the Drum Tower to have a bird view of old Beijing. (B, L, D)

Hotel: Holiday Inn Beijing Temple of Heaven

June 14: Beijing - Dalian

Take a half day business visit in the morning and fly to Dalian in the afternoon. (B, L, D)

Hotel: Aloft Dalian

June 15: Dalian

Visit theXinghai Square, the landmark of Dalian City. Here you can enjoy an awesome view of the city as well as the sea. Then move on toTiger Beach Scenic Park(Laohutan Scenic Park), the biggest modern lido in China. After that, you will visitDalian Harbor, which is reputed as the Bright Pearl of Northern China, andRussian Streetto experience the exotic culture of this city. (B, L, D)

Hotel:Aloft Dalian

June 16: Dalian

Two Company visits(B, L, D)

Hotel:Aloft Dalian

June 17: Dalian

Half day tour Golden Pebble Beach National Tourist Resort. It combines the elements of sea, beaches, cliffs and islands all in one place. Fresh air, clean sea water and spacious beach that extended four kilometers along the coast line attract tourists, especially swimmers, from home and abroad every year. Have a free time in the afternoon. (B, L, D)

Hotel: Aloft Dalian

Jun 18: Dalian - Shanghai

Visit Binhai Road -known as the "Coastal Road". The road offers a delightful sightseeing route, which is one of the must see in Dalian. Then, transfer to the airport and fly to Shanghai as well as check in the hotel. (B, L, D)

Hotel: Aloft Dalian

June 19: Shanghai

Visit the Shanghai Museum – one of the best museums in China, and Nanjing Road. Stroll along the Bund viewing the beautifully decorated colonial buildings along the Huangpu River. Visit the Oriental Pearl Tower to have a bird’s eye view of Shanghai’s beauty. (B, L, D)

Visit Yuyuan Garden and the bustling Yuyuan market in the morning. The rest time is at your leisure for exploring the beauty of Shanghai, shopping or packing your baggage. (B, L, D)

Hotel: Jiulong Hotel

June 23: Shanghai Departure

After breakfast, transfer to airport and fly to your next destination. (B)

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Itinerary:

June 5: Beijing Arrival

Upon arriving in Beijing International Airport, you will be greeted by your tour guide and then transferred to hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax.

June 6: Beijing

Whole day business visits

Enjoy Peking roasted duck dinner in the evening. (B, L, D)

June 7: Beijing

Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, the abiding symbol of imperial China. Marvel at its expansive architecture, magnificent imperial gardens, and many museums of Chinese antiquities and treasures. Then, visit the Temple of Heaven, one of the finest cultural expressions of the Ming Dynasty. (B, L)

June 8: Beijing

After breakfast we will explore the Great Wall, one of the Seven Wonders of the World'. On the way there, visit Bona Jade Store first. After lunch, continue to take an outside view of Bird's Nest and Water Cube, which are Olympic stadiums of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. (B, L)

June 9: Beijing/Ordos

Fly to Ordos in the morning and meet your local guide at the airport. Then, have a half day tour in Kang Ba Shi Area include: Genghis Khan Square, Seven Cultural Buildings and Asian Sculpture Theme Park etc. (B, L, D)

Visit the Ordos Prairie and enjoy the beautiful scenery on the way. After lunch, visiting herdsman family, shooting arrows etc. will be arranged. (B, L, D)

June 12: Ordos/ Xian

Visit the Ordos Cashmere Industrial area in the morning. Fly to Xian in the late afternoon and check in the hotel. (B, L, D)

June 13: Xian

Today’s highlight is the Terracotta Warriors and the Bronze Chariots, designed for the tomb of China’s first emperor –Qinshihuang. Thousands of life size warriors and horses still stand on the original site in military formation of the emperor’s burial complex. Afterwards, explore the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, first built in 652 in the Tang Dynasty and one of the city's most distinctive and outstanding landmarks, possibly the most beautiful building left in Xian today. (B, L)

Jun 14: Xian

Business visit in the morning and have a Chinese culture class in the afternoon such as learning Chinese painting, calligraphy.(B, L)

June 15: Xian

Visit the Ancient City Wall and practice TaiJiQuan under the direction of a Taijiquan master on the top of city wall (Or riding a bicycle on the city wall). The city wall is the best preserved, oldest and largest ancient city defense system in China. Visit the Shannxi History Museum, one of the finest Museums in China. Then, wander the Grand Mosque as well as the surrounding Muslim quarter. Tonight, enjoy the dumpling dinner, featuring more than 20 varieties of traditional Chinese dumplings. (B, L, D)

June 16: Xian - Shanghai

Fly to Shanghai in the morning and check in the hotel. Visit Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall to learn the achievement of Shanghai’s planning and construction. Stroll along the Bund and Nanjing Road, viewing the beautifully decorated colonial buildings along the Huangpu River. Visit the Oriental Pearl Tower to have a bird’s eye view of Shanghai’s beauty. (B, L)

June 17: Shanghai

Whole day business visits

Watch an amazing acrobatic show in the evening. (B, L, D)

June 18: Shanghai

Visit Yuyuan Garden and the bustling Yuyuan market in the morning. The rest time is at your leisure for exploring the beauty of Shanghai or shopping, packing your baggage. (B, L)